kalahok
kalahók with stress marks
contestant
From root: lahok
Usage Note
Kalahok is formed from the root lahok (to join, to participate) with the ka- prefix and is the standard word in Philippine media for a contestant in a game show, competition, or conference participant. It appears in both formal announcements and everyday speech and is a useful active-voice alternative to the more formal kalaban or kandidato.
Examples
" Sampu ang kalahok sa laro. "
Natural Translation
There are ten contestants in the game.
Literal Translation
Ten the contestants in-the game.
" Lahat ng kalahok ay nakatanggap ng sertipiko. "
Natural Translation
All of the participants received a certificate.
Literal Translation
All the participants are received of-the certificate.
" Bawat kalahok ay binigyan ng tatlong minuto para ipakita ang kanilang talento sa harap ng mga hurado. "
Natural Translation
Each contestant was given three minutes to show their talent in front of the judges.
Literal Translation
Each contestant was given of three minute for show the their talent in front of-the judges.
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